StarTech.com
StarTech.com 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express Controller Card
Boost your system's storage capacity affordably with the StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe SATA/eSATA Controller Card. This solution adds support for two internal SATA drives or two external eSATA drives using a single PCI Express slot. It utilizes the ASM1061 chipset to deliver two switchable 6Gbps ports, supporting SATA III speeds. The card is highly compatible with Windows and various drives, featuring support for Port Multiplier and NCQ. Installation is straightforward, fitting into various PCIe slots and including both full-profile and low-profile brackets for versatile setup.
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
451
/ 1154
#451 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Data Transfer Rate
6
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- Full SATA III Speed Support
- Versatile Form Factor
- Simple Port Expansion
Who should skip it
- Shared PCIe x1 Bandwidth
- Limited Boot and RAID Functionality
- Chipset Driver Requirements
Key Specs
Data Transfer Rate
6 Gbps
Number of Ports
2 (SATA and eSATA switchable)
Bus Type
PCI Express (Compliant with PCI Express 2.0)
Hardware Interface
ATA, PCI, eSATA
Weight
0.05 Kilograms
Supported Protocols
NCQ, FIS-based Port Multiplier, Command-based switching
Form Factor
PCIe Card (includes full-profile and low-profile brackets)
Operating System Support
Windows
Features
- Adds two internal SATA or external eSATA ports
- Utilizes ASM1061 chipset for 6Gbps performance
- Supports FIS-based Port Multiplier technology
- Compatible with PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots
- Includes both low-profile and full-profile brackets
- Supports SATA III (6 Gbps) and earlier revisions
- Enables support for SSDs and HDDs
What customers say
Customers highly value this StarTech.com controller card for its exceptional reliability and ease of use in expanding storage. The sentiment strongly favors its plug and play functionality across modern operating systems, requiring minimal driver setup. Users confirm it consistently delivers full 6 Gbps speeds, making it perfect for adding fast SSDs when motherboard ports are full. It is praised as a dependable workhorse that simply adds two stable SATA connections without complex features like RAID. While rare system compatibility issues exist, the overall consensus is that the superior component quality and trusted brand name justify the investment for stable, long-term storage expansion.
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